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EY04 SZN

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,871 mi
Last recorded67,871 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 SZN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 67,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 67,538 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,315 miles

Various areas of corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 22 Jan 2024 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Both front tyres are 11 years old.

Front Hubs, brake callipers, shock absorbers are heavily corroded. Rear Sub frame and hubs are heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,915 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,570 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,620 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,430 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,453 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,015 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,387 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 34,387 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,006 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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EY04 SZN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY04 SZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY04 SZN registered?

EY04 SZN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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